Welcome to the latest Edition of the Relay Magazine


In this issue, we have coverage of the Winter Schools Games programme and reports from a diverse range of activities that our schools and partners have been involved in. We feature the successes of several students who are excelling in their chosen sports at local, regional and national level.


There is also an article on Wiltshire Squash and the success of their programme at the recent National Squash Awards. We are keen to feature more stories about achievements of students and schools so please do send in your


Wiltshire and Swindon Winter School Games Level 3 Competitions


Thank you to: Rob Paget and Matt Pearson from Wiltshire Council who delivered the event on the day with the support of the 20 plus young leaders from Lavington School. It was particularly pleasing to see some of the athletes from last year’s competition returning as young leaders this year. They were excellent in helping and supporting those athletes who needed some guidance, as well as doing a great job officiating the matches.


Girls Winners - Holy Cross Catholic Primary New Age Kurling brings


success for Avon Valley College Date: Thursday 12th January 2017 Venue: Lavington School


New Age Kurling is a fully inclusive sport and athletes of all abilities were able to compete against each other which was great to see. It was a closely fought and therefore very lively competition. The final placings were very close with just two points separating the top four teams. Westbury Leigh and Devizes 2 could not be separated so shared third place.


Lisa Adams, Head of PE at Lavington School said, ‘I was thrilled to see such a great event being held at our school and am delighted to be able to carry out the presentations’.


Results:


1st - Avon Valley College 1 2nd - St Joesph’s 2


3rd - Westbury Leigh and Devizes 2 Football Fun for all


Date: Wednedsay 18th January 2017 Venue: Stanley Park Sports Ground, Chippenham


30 Primary Schools took part from across the county in 3 categories; Girls, Small Schools and Large Schools. The


atmosphere was great and a really friendly fun day was had by all.


The Girls were nervous to begin with but soon settled into the competition with one of the semi-finals being decided by penalties. Unfortunately Bellefield Primary who had won by penalties were disappointed to lose in the final against a very good team from Holy Cross School.


The small schools really showed that size doesn’t matter with their big hearts and excellent play it was a very close competition, with the finalists both only losing one game each on their way through the pool stages.


The Larger Schools Competition started in the afternoon with some teams having been there since the start supporting their girl’s teams which was great to see. St Peter’s C of E Academy were the eventual winners after a hard fought final against runners up from Clarendon Junior School.


Thank you to: The event was organized on the day by Tony Williams, Hon Secretary of Wiltshire Schools FA and Adam Greaney, Senior Football Development Officer for Wiltshire FA. They, along with the young leaders from Pulse Football Academy, based at Stanley Park, made sure the competition ran smoothly with the young leaders doing a great job refereeing the games.


Leaders from Lavington School New Age Kurling 2 Wiltshire and Swindon Relay


Adrian Riddiford the President of the Wiltshire Schools FA commented, “It was a very good day and great to see so many young people enjoying themselves. I was pleased to be able to spend some time at Stanley Park, a great venue for such an event.


Once again congratulations on a job well done to all involved.” He was delighted to be able to award the medals and trophy to the Small School finalist. Stanley Park is perfect for such a competition and thanks goes to Pete Hussey and his staff for making everyone feel very welcome.


Ben the teacher from Bellefield Primary School commented “Thanks for a lovely day yesterday. I can’t thank you highly enough for the organisation of the day. The children loved it and all wore their medals and t-shirts with a big smile on their faces to school today.”


stories for future editions to Kirsty@wiltssport.org.uk.


Steve Boocock, CEO Wiltshire and Swindon Sport


Small School Winners - Chapmanslade C of E Primary School


Results: Small Schools


1st - Chapmanslade C of E Primary 2nd - Churchfields Junior Girls Competition


1st - Holy Cross Catholic Primary 2nd - Bellefield Primary Large Schools


1st - St Peters C of E Academy 2nd – Clarendon Juniors


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